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Field in the user record to serve as flag for anonymization
Create a field in the user record to indicate whether or not to include the patron in anonymization jobs based on their own choices. Ideally, this field can be controlled by the patron directly in their Primo account and we wouldn't need to manage custom forms or customize feeds from SIS systems to manage this. While user groups can be deployed to serve this purpose, for most institutions this is not the desired approach because of the complexities involved.
3 votes -
Enhanced Auto-Tagging of Digital Resources via AI for Alma & Primo
I propose adding an AI-based auto-tagging feature in Alma that can analyze content (PDFs, images, articles) and automatically assign metadata tags (subjects, keywords, disciplines). These tags would then flow through to Primo for better discoverability. The system could also suggest tags to cataloguers, which they can accept, edit, or reject.
Solutions like OutrightSystems have already demonstrated how AI can streamline feedback and content classification, and a similar approach applied to Ex Libris platforms could transform metadata management.
Problem / Pain Point:
Many digital collections are under-tagged or use inconsistent metadata, making search and discovery harder in Primo.
Manual tagging is…
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Make Bib Description editable when editing a POL
It would be helpful to be able to edit the Bib Description section of a POL after having clicked on 'Edit' to edit the POL, rather than needing to save the POL, return to it and then click separately onto 'Bib Description' to update that section. Sometimes it's necessary for the description to be different to the MARC record, e.g. when ordering an annual content update for an encyclopedia, where we would want each annual update to have it's own POL but for them all to be linked to the same bib record.
24 votes -
Daily quota of ISO-ILL Lending requests
We would like to determine a daily quota of ISO-ILL Lending requests, like with RapidILL.
Ideally, Alma would automatically reject requests beyond the quota and send them to other ISO Partners.15 votes -
Add Bibliographic Details shared dimension to Physical Items Historical Events Report
Use case: What are the languages (Bib Details) for items in a certain work order status (Physical Items Historical Events)? It doesn't seem possible to report on languages from Physical Items Historical Events because it doesn't have the Bib Details shared dimension. The Physical Items report doesn't seem to have work order status. Adding the Bib Details shared dimension to the Physical Items Historical Events report would be very helpful to avoid having to feed results of one report to the other. See https://ideas.exlibrisgroup.com/forums/308173-alma/suggestions/46741807-in-alma-analytics-physical-items-subject-area
3 votes -
Daily fines and fee update into analytics reporting.
Not all of us are able to setup the bursar with our Student integration systems. It would be nice if fine data was updated daily with analytics reports.
3 votes -
Currently when a new order is created for an existing standing order, with "Assign inventory manually" checked, the user has to create the P
Currently when a new order is created for an existing standing order, with "Assign inventory manually" checked, the user has to create the POL then exit before entering the supplier, price, fund code, and other information.
The POL then has to be linked to the holdings, which is an entirely separate process. Only when this is done can the necessary order information be entered.
Allowing the user to link to existing holdings as part of creating the order would make this a much more seamless process.2 votes -
Add Alma Analytics search and reporting features for the new Administrator tab in license records.
Please add Alma Analytics search and reporting features for the new Administrator tab in license records. This will help facilitate management of staff members' assignments, reducing the risk of duplication/ confusion to occur within the workflow. Thank you for your consideration.
1 vote -
Add blocks view to new UI Manage Patron Services view
It would be really useful if, in addition to the user card, system and user notes views, we could also see user blocks. Although our staff see a pop-up when they first open the patron record, once it's acknowledged and the patron view page opens there is nothing else to indicate there is an outstanding user block.
We add a manual user block when an item is made lost, and staff sometimes forget to remove this when returning the item, especially if that person does not then borrow something else but if we had this view it would be more…
3 votes -
Remove block type from Update/Notify Users job
Currently in the Update/Notify User job you can add a block type for a set of users but you cannot remove a block type as you can for other parameters. e.g., add role/remove role.
Instead you only have the option to disable a block type which leaves behind an inactive block that may not be needed and which is marked as external data and locked, meaning you have to toggle the record to open to then manually delete one by one.
Therefore it would be useful to have an additional remove block types parameter so we can then remove in…
3 votes -
Allow option to only send scheduled report from Analytics object if report has results
We want to set up reports to help us monitor for data inconsistencies and other issues that need addressing. We have noticed that we can set up reports as analytics objects and users can subscribe to them, but the report is sent even if there are no results.
We should have the option to not send empty reports, and only send if the report brought back one or more records.
26 votes -
Add link to requester's account when item returned
When an item is returned with a request on it, a pop up shows with information about the requester. Our staff would find it useful if this was a link to the user account. They often need to check information on the account, particularly for our library laptops, so this would save them rekeying the information.
5 votes -
Display of Collections in Collections Lobby in Primo VE
Ability to only display digital collections in the Collections Lobby page of the Primo View, whose profile slot includes the collection’s local scope.
Case number 081133401 vote -
With the implementation of AI Metadata Assistant, a streamlined process for exporting records created in Alma to OCLC would be nice.
...and if it could automatically set holdings and loop back to Alma and insert an 035 with the newly assigned OCLC# that would be even nicer.
1 vote -
Allow limits on the number of requests/holds by location
Currently, the number of requests/holds can only be limited by patron. We've experienced instances where multiple requests are placed for a given item in a short span of time (as many as 5!) Patrons do not necessarily realize that if they're the second, third, or more requestor, they are unlikely to receive an item within a semester. We would prefer to limit the number of active requests/holds for circulatable items, the better to redirect subsequent requestors to ILL. Recommend allowing limits on the number of requests/holds by location.
1 vote -
versions in new interface
In the new interface it is no longer possible to see dates of changes other than the original creation date and who created the record plus the last edited date and who made that change. Please reinstate the ability to see more version change dates without editing the record so that users who do not have the Cataloguer role can see this information in view-only mode.
1 vote -
Missing Padding Option for Accession Number Sequences in Call Number Generation
Currently, Alma does not support padding (adding leading zeros to reach a fixed number of digits) for accession number sequences used in the automatic generation of call numbers (e.g., via the "Generate" / "Calculate" button in the item editor). If the next sequence value is set to "0003," the leading zeros are removed upon saving. Even if the next sequence remains "0003" in the sequence configuration, the zeros are still automatically stripped when generating the next call number in the item editor.
Institutions that use custom call number schemes requiring padding can therefore only use Alma’s "Generate" or "Calculate" button…
9 votes -
Posibilidad de discriminar campos para cosecha de registros por OAI
No logramos configurar la cosecha por OAI para que solo tome los datos del campo dc.source xml:lang='es-ES' y no tome los datos del campo dc:source xml:lang="en-US"
Al intentar realizar la regla, en formato oai_dc, no se encontraron parámetros para poder segmentar/discriminar los campos.
Ver caso 079718651 vote -
Error en regla XML para cosecha de registros por OAI
Para la cosecha de registros por OAI se puede crear la regla en XML pero al intentar cosechar nos genera error en el formato: Registros con error de carga{BULKID=25571960004151, JOBID=3894163620004151, ERRORMESSAGE=Parsing Error - Please check that the file is in the correct format and that the "Input record path" is correct, FILEID=3894165330004151}
Ver caso 079718651 vote -
Sort collections by creation/modification date
It would be very helpful to be able to sort collections in the Community Zone by creation date, modification date, and total activations. Some collections (especially older ones) are not well maintained, or newer versions are added without older versions being removed. Being able to sort collections by creation date or modification date would help to be able to select the most updated collection. It would also be beneficial to be able to sort by the total activations, as the ones with the higher numbers are more likely to be the best one.
2 votes
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